Packaging Revolution’s Reusable Pallet and Packaging Upcoming Events

Here is an international list of upcoming events that have significance for pallet and reusable packaging vendors, pooling providers and reusable program managers, depending upon relevant industry verticals. It is skewed more to the North American offerings (which we are happy to fix!) To add or update an event, please contact rick@packagingrevolution.net.

The Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award is presented annually at the Reusable Packaging Forum at PACK EXPO.

The Western Pallet Association holds its Annual Meeting every January in Rancho Mirage, California, close to Palm Springs. This meeting provides its members, predominantly participants in the wood pallet sector, with crucial operational, market and regulatory information. Other highlights include three networking receptions as well as golfing opportunities.

The Packaging Conference is designed to deliver the latest information to participants in the packaging supply chain, including retailers, brand owners, technology providers and equipment manufacturers. The $1,950 registration fee is discounted by $200 until January 23.

The WestPack expo delivers more than 2,200 solution providers in one convenient location. Innovative benefits include the packaging speed networking session as well as the curated one-hour expo tours. Topics covered in the tours include plastics and injection molding, advancements in robotics, and packaging automation.

Cargo Logistics Canada (CLC) addresses the needs of cargo owners, managers, and agents who contract the flow of goods through Canadian supply chains. CLC encompasses the entire cargo spectrum – all major transportation modes and all cargo types, under one roof.

An event that features a comprehensive list of presentations, organizers of the Retail Supply Chain Conference describe it as the “must-attend event of the year for supply chain executives.” Nine of the top ten retail companies attend each year. Discover new and Creative Solutions to a host ofComplex Challenges alongside top supply chain executives. 9 of the top 10 retail companies attend each year.

Billed as the top regional packaging show on the East Coast, PACK EXPO East creates an opportunity for buyers to meet with 400 top suppliers over 100,000 square feet of exhibition space. The show floor also features the Innovation Stage, which provides free 30-minute seminars throughout the day.

The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association’s premier annual event, this year’s conference features Ken Schmidt as keynote speaker. Schmidt, a brand visionary and former Director of Communications Strategy for Harley-Davidson, played a pivotal role in turning around that brand.

PROMAT is North America’s largest expo for manufacturing and supply chain professionals, also featuring the participation of the Reusable Packaging Association and member companies. It features more than 850 exhibitors, featuring the latest in supply chain equipment and technologies, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, warehouse automation, track and trace technologies, and more. Also, over 100 educational sessions are offered, including both show floor seminars as well as keynote addresses.

“RPA is partnering with MHI to host a reusable packaging pavilion on the ProMat 2017 trade show floor where RPA members can locate their booths and form a central location for all things reusable. RPA will also hold its Education Forum adjacent to the Pavilion where attendees can learn about market trends and industry issues impacting reusable packaging in the supply chain.” (from RPA website).

Launched for the first time in 2017, organizers say this is the only event in North America focused exclusively on all food and beverage sectors. They anticipate welcoming 6,000 processing professionals, exhibits from more than 400 top international suppliers, 150,000 net square feet of exhibition space and 45 hours of educational programming.

Focused on transport packaging professionals, the ISTA Transpack Forum offers presentations touching upon the latest technologies and research techniques in transport packaging and physical distribution, including case studies, research results, and other information.

The “ABC’s of IML®: A Basic Course”, now in its 28th year, will be presented Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center Chicago North Shore, Skokie, Illinois. For additional details and registration information contact Ron Schultz at the In-Mold Decorating Association, Inc. by phone: +1(480) 415-3379, FAX: +1(480) 237-2738 or e-mail: info@imdassociation.com or visit the association’s website at www.imdassociation.com.

According to organizers, “Interpack is the essential event for the food, beverage, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, non-food and industrial goods sectors. No other trade fair in the world presents the entire supply chain. At no other trade fair does the packaging industry provide all sectors with tailored solutions and innovative designs based on such a variety of materials…”

This the first of two half-day events scheduled for 2017 by AIAG for automotive industry decision makers. Building on previous participant recommendations, the focus will be on the latest industry trends, innovations, and their associated technologies. Planned speakers will be directly associated with electronics packaging, mobility, and electrified vehicles.

Now in its second year, the Global Cold Chain Expo is a partnership between the Global Cold Chain Alliance and United Fresh. The event brings together some major shows. These include FMI Connect, the International Floriculture Expo, and United Fresh Show. The collaborative effort showcases the role of the cold chain in the perishable supply chain. The 2017 edition is expected to attract more than 15,000 key decision makers from retail, foodservice, processing, production, distribution, logistics, and transportation. A single ticket gains admission to United FreshMKT Expo, United FreshTEC Expo, Global Cold Chain Expo and International Floriculture Expo.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas will be North America’s premier packaging event in 2017, featuring over 800,000 square feet of exhibition space and boasting over 30,000 attendees. PACK EXPO includes the Reusable Packaging Association’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion and the Reusable Packaging Learning Center. Other educational opportunities at PACK EXPO are offered through presentations at the Innovation Stage and at the Food Safety Summit Resource Center.

Located at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, RPA’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion provides the opportunity to co-locate exhibiting members in a single trade show dedicated to reusable packaging services and products. RPA also hosts the Reusable Packaging Learning Center. Held at the Pavilion, the Learning Center features a lineup of speakers and panelists who present information on new developments in reusable packaging and share insights on product applications, performance and impact.

CSCMP EDGE has drawn an attendance of over 3,000 supply chain management professionals each year. Why? Aside from the unsurpassed educational content that will help grow your business and your career, this is the only conference that will connect you to the individuals who can help make your supply chain work efficiently, effectively, and exceptionally.

The Produce Marketing Association is looking to build on the success of its 2016 Fresh Summit in Orlando, which broke an East Coast record with over 20,000 attendees, and 1,200 exhibitors. The Fresh Summit provides opportunities to expose its members to the latest in innovation, networking opportunities, and professional education to help them grow successful businesses.

Now in its sixth year, the Congress reports that it will be in a new and exciting format with demonstrations, presentations and pitches in one place on the exhibition floor. As well as the usual first class presentations and demonstrations on the implementation and technological developments of Active & Intelligent Packaging, AIPIA is going to make the Congress even more dynamic, with a series of HACKATHONS.